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Leszek Biały

1186 – 1227

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Wikipedia Summary

Leszek I the White was Prince of Sandomierz and High Duke of Poland in the years 1194–1198, 1199, 1206–1210, and 1211–1227. During the early stages of his reign, his uncle Duke Mieszko III the Old and cousin Władysław III Spindleshanks, from the Greater Polish branch of the royal Piast dynasty, contested Leszek's right to be High Duke.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
January 1, 1186
Date of death
November 24, 1227
Żnin County
Occupations & fields
politician
Field and occupation
polský kníže-senior (1194–1198, 1199, 1206–1210 a 1211–1227)
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